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Over 328 reviews forWashington DC Pediatric Surgeons from people just like you.

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"The circumcision was performed at

Hospital, after having to wait 2 months for a

procedure that should have been done" ...More within days of this child's birth. (could there really be that many little boys born in a city the size of Kalamazoo that there would have to be a 2 month wait)?
The doctor was less than professional, belittling the fact that we do not use a pacifier. Even after stating the oral health reasons why, he continued his disrespect.
The most important thing is that THE CIRCUMCISION WAS BOTCHED. The f******* is still very evident with little or no tissue removed at all. The child's regular pediatrician commented (in October) that this "wasn't a very good job".
An appointment was made for a postoperative check, because it was suspected that something was not right. Dr

apparently did not have enough time, or professional courtesy to see him, so a P.A. examined him and basically blamed the failure of the procedure on the parents, saying they did not care for him correctly. A steroid cream was prescribed, and the parents were told to push the skin down at every diaper change. They were also informed by the P.A. that in order to have this corrected, the child would have to be placed under general anesthesia and undergo another surgery when he is 6 months old. They were charged $50 dollars for this visit.

-anthony G.

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"Went well overall. Would recommend them again. Waiting time to see physicians at appts was awfull. Way past scheduled time each time we went. Assume 10 yrs later it has improved.

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Pediatric Surgery reviews in Washington DC

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I like the doctor, and I trust him. I have been going there for a long time. It is easy to get an appointment. The staff is friendly, and the office environment is excellent. I would use this provider again.”

- TERESA P.

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Both of the doctors are really good. Dr. Melloh is great. As a woman, she is very easy to talk to. She totally understood where I was coming from. The other doctor is a male. He is the first one I started seeing there and I think he is also great. I saw him about 8 months ago. They are easy to get into and to talk to. Their billing is good.”

- Tola J.

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I have to travel 45 to 50 minutes each way to see him, but it is worth it. I am to see him again in just a couple of days. I see him on a monthly basis. I would recommend Dr.

to a family member or a friend. I would rate him highly across the board. I would go back to him in the future.”

- David G.

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Office was easy to schedule with.
Staff was friendly until we met with the "doctor."
Billing ... they billed us about $45 MORE than quoted amount for the exact visit requested. Nothing was done except a look over for the

: no labs, shots, or anything else. We were cash customers, so this really irritated ...More us, especially since we had to redo the appointment with another provider, which was $70 less for the same exact appointment.

... HORRIBLE BEDSIDE MANNER AND SELF-SUPERIOR ATTITUDE!!!!!!!!!
Absolutely NOT the practice you want to use if you want to use a non-traditional (prolonged, delayed, or skipped) immunization regardless of your reasons why. They will NOT see a child that is not up-to-date on CDC-recommended immunizations.
If you're a person who will want the doctor to do all the thinking when it comes to your child's health, then this might be the perfect place for you. It's "pleasant" in plastic sort of way ... until you aren't an ideal patient/parent.
CARE of patients and communication about concern ... NON-EXISTENT in

. Other doctors in the practice might be better, but I'd always be leery of her presence. She called Child Protective Services on us 13 days after our visit because we hadn't scheduled a follow-up appointment with her. She never once called to ask why. (We really hated her, and had already scheduled another 2-month check up with another pediatrician.) The full details are in another review of her specifically.
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- Debi D.

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I have been
going there for 3-4 years. I like their personal service and it is owned by
sisters. They have another location as well. I am always examined by one of them and it is
easy to get in. They give me good service and they stand behind their service. I
had new glasses and from a mechanical point they busted it three times and they
were ...More good about taking care of it the first couple of times and then finally
the third time it was the glasses which are delicate. They give you very good
service and they pay attention to detail. They are very personable. Their communication is very good. My family goes
to them including my grand daughters. They are excellent. ”

- JIM L.

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The doctor had for two years lectured the mother about smoking around the child - which he said was absolutely a no especially given the child's medical history, yet the parent ignored the doctor. When the father went to get custody of his child, the doctor backed down and was very uncooperative with the father's attorneys; thus going back ...More on what he said about the mother not smoking around the child. He and his staff treated both the attorney and the father (who had sole legal custody and had been taking his daughter to this doctor since her birth (10 years)) badly. Would never recommend this doctor to another parent because he does not genuinely care about his patients' health, he gets too defensive when called upon help with major decisions like what is in the best interest for a child's health. The practice in general is just one of those "

- fast-medical" clinics. No real vested interest in the patients or their welfare.”

- j.m. G.

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Dr.

from the first time our child was under her care at the Mat-Su hospital show intrest and compasion in her treatment of children. Our child immediatly smiled the first time they met. Our child screamed and cried with all the other doctors and nurses in the ER, but with Dr.

she was all smiles and wanted ...More to talk to her. Very happy witht the medical care at Ptarmigan Petiatrics. Reccomend Dr.

and Dr.

at Ptarmigan Pedeatrics to friends and family.”

- David H.

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My family just loves Dr.

and his staff. He is easy to speak with and his nurses are always pleasant. He takes his time during your appointment and never makes you feel like you're in a hurry. Plus, he is so laid back that he just puts you at ease when your child gets sick. I would recommend Dr.

and ...More his staff to anyone and everyone! Thank you Surf Pediatrics!”